Prevention and management of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Ingredient in dietary supplements for urinary health. Used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. Research applications in carbohydrate metabolism and glycoprotein studies.

Its primary purpose is to support urinary tract health by helping prevent certain bacteria particularly Escherichia coli (E. coli) from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract allowing them to be flushed out through urine.

D-()-Mannose is a naturally occurring simple sugar (monosaccharide) closely related to glucose. It is found in fruits such as cranberries apples and peaches and is commonly used as a dietary supplement.